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GuardianEdge Data Protection Platform Showcased at the United States Marine Corps 8th Annual Information Assurance Conference (Matt's blog)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:27:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: GuardianEdge, the leading provider of endpoint data protection for the enterprise, will be demonstrating the GuardianEdge Data Protection Platform, the first enterprise-class solution for managing the protection of information on endpoint devices, at the United States Marine Corps (USMC) 8th Annual Information Assurance Conference. The USMC...

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A Few Words About Golf With Condoleezza Rice (D.C. Sports Bog)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:39:47 GMT

Verne Lundquist and Condoleezza Rice. As she did last year, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came out to the AT&T National, in this case spending time watching the golf with several Marines on Marine Corps Day during the third round. After spending a good while in the gallery around the ninth green, she came to the media tent right off that green for interviews with CBS,...

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Marine, Author Reflect on Somber Role of Honoring Fallen Comrades (PBS )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:43:00 GMT

Author Jim Sheeler and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Beck talk about Sheeler's book, "Final Salute," which chronicles the Marines who notify families about the death of their loved ones during war and provide support as families cope with their loss.

Source : PBS (subscribe)

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24th MEU extended 30 days in Afghanistan (Soldiers' Angels Germany)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Marine Corps Times: “Their extension comes at the request of [International Security Assistance Force] and with the approval of [Defense Secretary Robert Gates],” said Maj. David Nevers from the Pentagon. “This will afford the MEU the opportunity to continue building on the tremendous success they have achieved during their tour there.” The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based, 2,200-strong MEU deployed...

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Explore : Afghanistan, Defense, Department of Defense

Miami Beach Nonprofit Shows Disabled Veterans Love (Tampa Bay Online)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:30:08 GMT

Jorge Roque endured life in the Kuwaiti desert as his Marine Corps unit waited for the signal that the war in Iraq had begun. He survived as friends died fighting their way into Baghdad. He witnessed the famous toppling of the city's statue of Saddam Hussein.

Source : Tampa Bay Online (subscribe)

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2,000 Marines face longer Afghan tour (Baltimore Sun)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a decision reflecting the shortage of available combat troops, more than 2,000 Marines fighting the Taliban will be kept in Afghanistan 30 days beyond their original seven-month tour, the Marine Corps said yesterday.

Source : Baltimore Sun (subscribe)

Explore : Afghanistan, Afghanistan and Taliban, Department of Defense, Taliban

Group gives veterans helping hand (Orlando Sentinel)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jorge Roque endured life in the Kuwaiti desert as his Marine Corps unit waited for the signal that the war in Iraq had begun. Later he survived even as friends were killed. He witnessed the famous toppling of Baghdad's statue of Saddam Hussein. But he wasn't prepared for the hardships he faced once discharged.

Source : Orlando Sentinel (subscribe)

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Thank You for Your Support (military.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"In November of 2004, we adopted 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., and celebrated Christmas 2004 with the military families," said Cynthia Martinez, founder and president of Words of Comfort, Hope and Promise, a military outreach in San Clemente, Calif., that is dedicated to supporting troops and their families. "(We) have supported 5th Marine Regiment ever since."

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Fire Destroys Post, Marines Persevere (military.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat team 1 and Iraqi firemen with the Fallujah Fire Department teamed up to battle a fire that destroyed structures at Entry Control Point-5 (ECP-5) June 25.The ECP controls traffic and safeguards entryways into the city of Fallujah.No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is...

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The Student Becomes the Teacher (military.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ABOARD THE USS ESSEX, Adaman Sea - First Sgt. Charles H. Hutto first took an interest in martial arts as a child, watching it on television and admiring its discipline, unknowing of the fact that he would one day become a master of multiple styles of martial arts and become an instructor of instructors for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

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President Bush awards Purple Heart to Tehachapi Marine (Bakersfield.com Local News)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:55:05 GMT

President George W. Bush awarded a Purple Heart medal and citation to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Clenard of Tehachapi, Thursday, at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

Source : Bakersfield.com Local News (subscribe)

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Wearing Out the Troops, Bush Administration Style (Blue Girl, Red State)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:58:00 GMT

This is sickening to have to find out on the Thursday afternoon before a long holiday weekend--thanks for the News Dump, there, Pentagon Office of Public Affairs or whatever. These guys are NOT intended for long deployments and this is an ABUSE of the US Marine Corps. The Pentagon has extended the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan, after insisting for months the unit would come...

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Pentagon Grants NATO Request to Extend Tour of Marines in Afghanistan (THE TENSION)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:56:00 GMT

N ews in Balance: WASHINGTON, July 3, 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has approved a NATO-led International Security Assistance Force request that the 2,200 Marines of 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit remain in Afghanistan a month longer than planned. Marine Corps spokesman Maj. Dave Nevers said the Marines “have been doing an effective job”...

Source : THE TENSION (subscribe)

Explore : Afghanistan, Defense, Department of Defense, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation - NATO, Robert M. Gates

But we don’t trust you with the army you’ve got (TUMEKE!)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:55:00 GMT

McCain wants much larger US military Republican presidential candidate John McCain wants the US military to be much larger than current expansion plans envision, an adviser to the Arizona senator said this week. The Bush administration has begun expanding the US Army and Marine Corps to create a combined strength of around 750,000 active duty troops – a process backed by McCain's Democratic...

Source : TUMEKE! (subscribe)

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Obama's Klaxon (Rock The Truth)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:51:00 GMT

It is the CALL for a DRAFT, kids! " Obama to call for mandatory national service. His goosestep is showing " The Illinois senator also called for enlarging the Army by 65,000 soldiers and the Marine Corps by 27,000 troops. Heading into the Independence Day weekend, Obama said that he believes people are clamoring to serve their country. Lance Stewart, an Army veteran who traveled with...

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Letter of Apology: Written by Lt. General Chuck Pitman, US Marine Corps, Retired (ClearysNoteBook)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:19:00 GMT

Submitted by Chalie The Clip For good and ill, the Iraqi prisoner abuse mess will remain an issue. On the one hand, right thinking Americans will abhor the stupidity of the actions while on the...

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Marine Corps Vision and Strategy 2025 (Updated w/ Video) (SWJ Blog)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:35:45 GMT

The Marine Corps of 2025 will fight and win our Nation’s battles with multicapable MAGTFs, either from the sea or in sustained operations ashore. Our unique role as the Nation’s force in readiness, along with our values, enduring ethos and core competencies, will ensure we remain highly responsive to the needs of combatant commanders in an uncertain environment and against irregular threats....

Source : SWJ Blog (subscribe)

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Marines to give 6 veterans "Hard-Core" award (News & Observer)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:56:11 GMT

The Marine Corps is giving "Hard-Core Warrior" appreciation certificates to six veterans who have served in three conflicts.

Source : News & Observer (subscribe)

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Afghanistan: Marine Corps Goes Social (Global Voices Online)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:57:28 GMT

Joshua Foust notes the irony of forcing the Marine Corps into doing social work in southern Afghanistan.

Source : Global Voices Online (subscribe)

Explore : Afghanistan, Feminism, Politics, World

Sandiganbayan orders arrest of ex-Marines over firearms loss (ABS CBN)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:36:12 GMT

The Sandiganbayan ordered Wednesday the arrest of Retired Brig. General Percival M. Subala, former commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), and seven co-accused in connection with a criminal charge filed against them over the loss of firearms in June 2000.

Source : ABS CBN (subscribe)

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